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How much is the BBC licence fee and how could it change?
The resignations of bosses Tim Davie and Deborah Turness have reignited the debate about BBC funding.

Bihar election: Can Modi buck Gen Z rage in India’s youngest state?

South Sudan leader sacks powerful Vice-President Bol Mel

'Not an easy job' - why would anyone want to be the new BBC director general?
As the BBC searches for a new chief, who are the potential candidates and is it a poisoned chalice?

David Shrigley's piles of old rope on sale for £1m
The BBC's Colin Paterson shows us artist David Shrigley's new artwork, Exhibition of Old Rope.

All Blacks name Billy Proctor and Simon Parker to start against England
Centre Billy Proctor and No 6 Simon Parker have been recalled to start for the All Blacks in the crunch match against England in London.

‘Those prices have gone up’: Fish and chips no longer a cheap night out
What used to be a cheap and cheerful takeaway is now leaving hungry customers with a hefty bill.

High performers excel in strategy execution amid data challenges
High-performing firms excel in strategy execution by integrating technology and data, outpacing rivals despite widespread challenges in adapting to rapid market changes.

South Korea halts flights for college entry exam

Coalition led by Iraqi PM al-Sudani wins parliamentary elections

Parents search for children missing since a volcanic eruption in Colombia 40 years ago

Fact Check: Some Bridge Photos Circulating Do NOT Show The Hongqi Bridge That Collapsed In Southwest China Nov. 11, 2025

Homicide investigation launched after incident near New Plymouth landmark
The incident took place near the Wind Wand.

Homicide investigation launched after death of Hastings woman
Police believe people in the community have vital information about the death.

Rain doesn't put off Canterbury's A&P Show punters
Organisers are promising a return to full strength after last year's show was scaled back.

Rising costs sees price of fish and chips increase
The cost has risen 154 percent over the last 20 years. But according to Fresco Fisheries owner, it is still good value for money.

PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation
The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.

Woolworths completes A$1.3bn logistics hub serving 1,000 supermarkets

Man charged after string of thefts from tourists' vehicles across Canterbury
Police were alerted to a break-in of a campervan in Canterbury last month, one of multiple reports of a similar nature.

Kering-backed fund Mirova pours $30.5M into India’s Varaha for regenerative farming

China's Baidu unveils 2 new AI chips amid US export curbs

A $499 lifetime license for Visual Studio Pro is now $15
TL;DR: Visual Studio Pro is only $15 through November 20. A good IDE can make complex coding projects a whole lot easier. Visual Studio Pro is a popular choice for professional and hobby developers, and right now, you can get a lifetime license on sale for only $15. The 64-bit architecture lets you work on large...

'Utterly disgraceful': Parliament reacts to McSkimming saga
Question time was pushed back on Wednesday this week so that the House could address the report of the Independent Police Conduct Authority into misconduct at police.

Crash on major highway injures several people
Four people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash on a major highway north of New Plymouth.

Top German court to rule on claims by Wirecard shareholders

France honors the victims of the Paris attacks' night of terror 10 years on

AI & tax intelligence set to transform business compliance by 2026
By 2026, AI and tax intelligence will revolutionise business compliance, driving real-time reporting and transforming finance, trade, retail, and hospitality sectors globally.

Conversation between British missionaries and Ngapuhi rangatira to be re-enacted
Author Grant Hodgson said the conversation offered rare, vivid insights into the thoughts and values of both parties.